I love intrigue! I love romance and a hint of danger and misbehavior.
It's no secret that my husband travels all the damn time. He's away this week, and I decided to invite a neighbor man (Phil) to dinner. Phil is really a great looking, smart, and fun single man.
On Monday night, I decided to serve dinner in the kitchen rather than the dining room. It was cozy and intimate. I prepared cold artichokes and a spicy mustard dip, New York cuts, and Israeli couscous with sauteed mushrooms and onions topped with fresh parsley and tomatoes from the garden. It was a delightful dinner. Because we are having extreme heat, sparkling water was our beverage of choice. Phil went home at a respectable hour but we had decided to have lunch the next day.
We went to a restaurant that Alex and I frequent, and our busboy asked where my husband was. Phil answered for me saying "Alex is out of town this week and Linda gets lonely". The busboy looked somewhat chagrined but I just smiled at him and nodded in agreement.
The owner of the restaurant dropped by, and kissed me on the cheek. I introduced him to Phil, and he showed no reaction at all except a slight quiver in his pupil. He made a few minutes of small talk with us about our meal and then excused himself.
When we got back home, Phil walked me up to the house and gave me a hug and kiss on the front porch. Two of my neighbors were watching intently from their windows.
Is it bad that I don't mind having a bad reputation?
Bwahaha...you're not only the talk of the neighborhood, but the town! And when Alex comes home, they'll be whispering behind his back. You little trouble maker; love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat's the difference between Israeli couscous and Ethiopian couscous? Now there's a secret, you minx.
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
ReplyDeleteAlex knows, Suzicate. And he approves! (Naw, we aren't swingers!)
ReplyDeleteIsraeli is also called "pearl couscous" and I think it has a nicer texture. The Ethiopian is more like a grain than a pasta to me.
ReplyDeleteIs it bad that now I want a bad reputation? :-)
ReplyDeleteBad reputations can always take you further than good ones, Darling Nicky!
ReplyDeleteI'm a little worried about the restaurant owner's eye, but other than that, I think it's great that you love to stir the pot a bit.
ReplyDeleteWe all need friends to pamper us, right?
ReplyDeleteCheryl, I've gone so low as to send flowers to myself with a card saying "I love you". When husband asked who they were from, I grinned and said "me". Yeah, I do like a little drama from time to time!
ReplyDeleteOf course we do, Fiona! A little pampering goes a long way!
ReplyDeleteYour neighbors must be having a great time gossiping!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great menu. I'm coming over the next time. We'll really set the town to talking.
ReplyDeleteyou are such a charmer! ♥
ReplyDeleteand I love a good secret too!
Hey Linda! Secrets that weigh us down and make us miserable are very different from the ones that make us smile. This sounds like the latter =) Indigo x
ReplyDeleteWhen you know somebody is playing, it's not a bad secret.
ReplyDeleteAh! I'm just a girl who loves to pretend a little "play romance" when I know it's just a fun friendship!
ReplyDeleteAny time, Renee! You know where I am!
ReplyDeleteB, you are a girl after my own heart!
ReplyDeleteOh Totsy, my neighbor had been inside the evening before while we had a lovely dinner and "hung out". Of course, I didn't mention the kiss was on the cheek, did I? Never mind. Alex knows and is not in the slightest concerned.
ReplyDeleteI bet I know who was watching! Lol. And I think you like to leave people wondering.
ReplyDeleteYou know me too well, Ms. M.
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